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How to Change Parental Controls on Nintendo 3DS Family Systems

Nintendo 3DS

In this article, you'll learn how to change the Parental Controls.

Note: You may also find our information on resetting a Parental Controls PIN helpful.

Complete these steps

  1. Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open.
  2. Select Parental Controls from the System Settings Menu.
  3. Tap Change.
    • If parental controls have not been previously set up, the initial settings will need to be entered.
  4. Enter the 4-digit PIN, and tap OK.
  5. Select Set Restrictions.
  6. Select the category to change restrictions.
  7. When changes are complete, tap Done to save the settings.

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